Manager Manufacturing Finance
Location: Halzeton, PA
Why Hershey:
At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day.
About The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company is an industry-leading snacks company known for making more moments of goodness through its iconic brands. With a strong portfolio across chocolate, confectionery, and salty snacks, Hershey delights consumers every day. Our beloved brands include Hershey’s, Reese’s, KitKat®, Dots Pretzels, Lesser Evil, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, Ice Breakers, and more.
At Hershey, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities where we live, work, and do business. This commitment originated with our founder, Milton Hershey, and continues to shape who we are today.
Guided by our employee value proposition, Lead Today. Create Tomorrow, we empower our people to drive impact now while shaping what comes next. Our One Hershey mindset brings teams together across functions, geographies, and businesses, enabling us to operate with speed, collaboration, and shared purpose.
The Hershey Company is proud to be recognized as a top employer in the United States, reflecting our commitment to our people, culture, and purpose.
How will you fit in the big picture?
What will you do?
- Partner with Plant Leadership to provide financial guidance and support operational and strategic decision making.
- Analyze manufacturing cost performance across labor, materials, overhead, efficiency, and waste to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Develop and deliver financial insights that translate complex operational and financial data into actionable recommendations.
- Lead forecasting, budgeting, annual operating plan (AOP), and financial planning activities for assigned manufacturing operations.
- Perform scenario modeling and risk and opportunity analysis to support proactive business planning and resource allocation.
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for cost, productivity, and performance gaps in partnership with Operations.
- Monitor and evaluate the financial impact of continuous improvement initiatives, productivity projects, and operational performance programs.
- Lead month end financial analysis, variance reporting, and performance narratives for plant and enterprise stakeholders.
- Interpret operational metrics and drivers, including efficiency, downtime, labor utilization, and waste, to assess financial implications and performance outcomes.
- Ensure cost standards are understood, consistently applied, and aligned with operational realities.
- Support standard cost reviews, product costing analyses, and financial reporting processes in partnership with Accounting and Costing teams.
- Collaborate on cross functional projects by providing financial analysis and ensuring business decisions incorporate financial considerations.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes, analytical tools, and data quality to strengthen decision making and performance management.
- Communicate financial performance, trends, risks, and recommendations to plant leadership and corporate finance partners.
- Help build financial capability within plant operations through coaching, collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Minimum Education & Requirements
Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial positions, preferably CPG and/or Cost Accounting, and/or Plant Controllership and/or Financial Planning & Analysis.
- Manufacturing finance and cost accounting expertise (labor, overhead, materials).
- Proven leadership in variance analysis, financial storytelling, and performance insight generation.
- Strong understanding of standard costing, conversion costs, and cost center performance.
- Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and AOP processes.
- Ability to translate operational metrics (OEE, downtime, scrap) into financial outcomes.
- Strong business partnering skills with Operations and Plant Leadership; able to challenge assumptions and influence decisions.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including coaching and developing plant operations.
- Advanced analytical and financial modeling capability with strong problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, including confidence engaging Corporate Finance.
- High ownership mindset, strong prioritization skills, and commitment to financial integrity and continuous improvement.
- Participation in plant reviews, performance discussions, and operational initiatives.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Alteryx, Tableau).
Education
- BA/BS in Finance, Accounting or related field required. Master’s degree a plus.
Benefits and Perks
At Hershey, we offer competitive pay and a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and life outside of work.
- Health & Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs that support your physical and mental health
- Financial Security: Competitive pay, annual incentive opportunities, and a 401(k) with company match
- Time Off & Flexibility: Paid time off, company holidays, and flexible ways of working where applicable
- Growth & Development: Career development programs, learning opportunities, and internal mobility
Benefits may vary based on role, location, and eligibility.
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.
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